Director of Construction Program Management

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on quality. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in key markets across the United States, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

Rowan is owned and managed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners.

Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a Director of Construction Program Management to fill a dual-role: the primary role is to lead, support, mentor and manage a team of construction project managers, who are responsible for the successful execution of the company’s portfolio of construction projects, while the secondary role is to fill-in as necessary at the early stages of projects until a project manager is assigned.

The successful candidate will have the experience, knowledge and leadership skills to manage multiple direct reports, provide and set a clear vision, drive strategic initiatives and manage change across multiple teams and projects. They will be exceptional at building, coaching and motivating high-performing project management teams. They will be excellent at written and verbal communication and presentation skills, and capable of communicating upstream to the leadership team.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 25% for company gatherings or for site visits.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $185,000-$215,000 (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, coach and manage a team of Construction Project Managers, fostering a high-performance culture and promoting professional development
• Assign Project Managers to projects based on expertise, capacity and project requirements
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews for direct reports
• Ensure consistent application of best-in-class project management practices, methodologies and tools across all projects
• Provide strategic oversight for project portfolio, ensuring all projects align with organizational goals
• Monitor key project metrics, such as schedule, budget, quality, and safety, across all projects, proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks
• Serve as the executive point of escalation for complex project issues
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized processes and procedures for planning, execution, commissioning and close-out of all construction projects
• Review critical project documentation, such as master schedules, budgets, risk management plans, and contract drafts to ensure compliance.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly) status reports to keep Project Managers and teams informed on project progress and ensure resource alignment.
• Participate and potentially lead a portion of the pre-construction phase while working to assign resources to take over leadership of the project.
  
  

Education, Skills, And Experience

• A minimum of ten years' experience as a Construction Project with experience in data center development or a related industry such as industrial or build-to-suit commercial construction. Experience in Data Center development/construction is highly preferred
• A minimum of three years of experience directly managing, mentoring and leading a team of Project Managers.
• Proven ability to manage conflict, negotiate and drive decisions at a senior level
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience communicating with executive leadership
• Passion for mentoring and coaching
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and manage effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment
• Proficiency in Procore and other construction management software
  
  

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• Competitive compensation and bonus plan
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.